COVID-19 Update Information Ohio Plants

Important Announcement
Usui International Corporation (“UIC”) will keep you updated on the current situation of managing the current situation related to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Here are today’s developments:

Update as of May 31, 2020

1. Sharonville Operations:
   1. Work Schedule
      1. Plant is returning to pre-COVID-19 staffing levels. All employees should expect to report to work as per the following schedules:
         1. 1st shift will run 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM Monday through Friday.
         2. 2nd shift will run 5:00 PM – 1:30 AM Monday through Friday.
         3. HR has attempted to contact all employees. If you have not been contacted, please plant to report to work per the schedule listed above.
         4. Safe Work Protocols will remain in place. Please continue to follow these general safety rules:
            1. DO NOT REPORT TO WORK if you are sick or have symptoms of any illness.
            2. DO NOT REPORT TO WORK if you are living with or have had recent contact with someone showing symptoms of or who has tested positive for COVID-19.
            3. Please contact HR to discuss your return to work options and schedule.
   1. Office employees are returning to full schedule beginning 6/1. Office staff not directly supporting production should consult with their manager about remote work schedules. Remote works schedules may be continued to limit exposure in the plant.
2. West Chester Operations:
   1. Limited production will run to build inventory and meet service shipments for the week of, 6/1.
   2. Employees scheduled to work in any department will be contacted by HR to be given their schedule.
   3. All other production employees will continue to be furloughed until further notice.
   4. Office employees will remain on reduced schedule. Staff supporting production should consult their manager for their schedule for the week of 6/1. Office staff not directly supporting production should continue working from home unless notified otherwise by their manager.

Update as of May 22, 2020

1. Sharonville Operations:
   1. Work Schedule
      1. Additional production will begin the week of 5/25.
         1. Monday, 5/25 is Memorial Day (Paid Holiday)
         2. 1st shift will run 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM Tuesday through Friday.
         3. 2nd shift will run 5:00 PM – 1:30 AM Tuesday through Friday.
      2. All employees scheduled to work in any department will be contacted by HR to be given their schedule.
   2. Office employees supporting production should consult with their manager for their schedule for the week of 5/25. Office staff not directly supporting production should continue working from home unless notified otherwise by their manager.
2. West Chester Operations:
   1. Limited production will run to build inventory and meet service shipments for the week of, 5/25.
   2. Employees scheduled to work in any department will be contacted by HR to be given their schedule.
   3. All other production employees will continue to be furloughed until further notice.
   4. Office employees supporting production should consult with their manager for their schedule for the week of 5/25. Office staff not directly supporting production should continue working from home unless notified otherwise by their manager.

Update as of May 14, 2020

1. Sharonville Operations:
   1. Work Schedule
      1. Additional production will begin the week of 5/18.
         1. First shift will run 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM Monday through Thursday.
         2. Second shift will run 5:00 PM – 3:30 AM Monday through Thursday.
      2. All employees scheduled to work in any department will receive a call from HR to be given their schedule.
   2. Office employees supporting production should consult with their manager for their schedule for the week of 5/18. Office staff not directly supporting production should continue working from home unless notified otherwise by their manager.
2. West Chester Operations:
   1. Limited production will run to meet service shipments for the week of 5/18.
   2. Employees scheduled to work in any department will receive a call from HR to be given their schedule.
   3. All other production employees will continue to be furloughed until further notice.
   4. Office employees supporting production should consult with their manager for their schedule for the week of 5/18. Office staff not directly supporting production should continue working from home unless notified otherwise by their manager.

Update as of May 13, 2020

1. Sharonville Operations:
   1. Work Schedule
      1. Limited production continues the week of 5/11. First shift only: 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM Monday through Thursday.
   2. Shipping and receiving will run limited staff for critical deliveries and shipments.
   3. Maintenance department will continue to perform limited work on specific equipment during the week of 5/11 and continue to monitor plant facilities.
   4. All Office employees should continue working from home unless notified otherwise by their manager.
2. West Chester Operations: No production for the week of, 5/11. All production employees will continue to be furloughed until further notice.
   1. Maintenance department will monitor plant facilities.
   2. All Office employees should continue working from home unless notified otherwise by their manager.

Update as of May 7, 2020

1. Sharonville Operations:  
   1. Work Schedule
      1. Production will continue Monday, 5/11 at the Sharonville facility. We will be running limited production on first shift only working 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM Monday through Thursday. 
      2. Shipping and receiving will run limited staff for critical deliveries and shipments. 
      3. Employees that will be expected to work will be notified by HR. 
   2. Maintenance department will continue to perform limited work on specific equipment during the week of 5/11 and continue to monitor plant facilities. 
   3. All Office employees should continue working from home unless notified otherwise by their manager. 
2. West Chester Operations: 
   1. There will be no production for the week of, 5/11. All production employees will continue to be furloughed until further notice. 
   2. Maintenance department will monitor plant facilities. 
   3. All Office employees should continue working from home unless notified otherwise by their manager. 

Update as of April 30, 2020

1. Sharonville Operations:  
   1. Work Schedule 
      1. Production will continue Monday, 5/4 at the Sharonville facility. We will be running limited production on first shift only working 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM Monday through Thursday. 
      2. Shipping and receiving will run limited staff for critical deliveries and shipments. 
      3. Calls for additional called back employees are being made Thursday, 4/30.  
   2. Maintenance department will continue to perform limited work on specific equipment during the week of 5/4 and continue to monitor plant facilities. 
   3. All Office employees should continue working from home unless notified otherwise by their manager. 
2. West Chester Operations:  
   1. There will be no production for the week of, 5/4. All production employees will continue to be furloughed until further notice. 
   2. Maintenance department will monitor plant facilities. 
   3. All Office employees should continue working from home unless notified otherwise by their manager. 

Update as of April 23, 2020

1. Sharonville Operations: 
   1. Work Schedule
      1. Starting Monday, 4/27 the Sharonville facility will run limited production on first shift only working 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM Monday through Thursday. 
      2. Shipping and receiving will run limited staff for critical deliveries and shipments. 
      3. Calls for called back employees were made Thursday, 4/23.  
   2. Maintenance department will continue to perform limited work on specific equipment during the week of 4/27 and continue to monitor plant facilities. 
   3. All Office employees should continue working from home unless notified otherwise by their manager. 
2. West Chester Operations: 
   1. There will be not production beginning Monday, 4/27. All production employees will be furloughed until further notice. 
   2. Maintenance department will monitor plant facilities. 
   3. All Office employees should continue working from home unless notified otherwise by their manager. 

Update as of April 17, 2020

1. Sharonville Operations:  
   1. Production will not run the week beginning Monday 4/20. 
      1. Shipping will run small group (3 people) working 4 hours on 2 days for critical shipments. 
      2. Maintenance department will perform limited work on specific equipment during the week of 4/20 and continue to monitor plant facilities. 
   2. All Office employees should continue working from home unless notified otherwise by their manager. 
2. West Chester Operations:  
   1. Production Schedule 
      1. Production continues to run limited essential production the week of 4/20. 
      2. Production is running 1st shift Monday through Thursday 10 hours each day. Future schedule may be subject to change.  
   2. No additional change from the 4/8 announcement for support departments and office.

Update as of April 16, 2020

1. Sharonville Operations:  
   1. Production will not run the week beginning Monday 4/20. 
   2. Shipping will run small group (3 people) working 4 hours on 2 days for critical shipments. 
   3. Maintenance department will perform limited work on specific equipment during the week of 4/20 and continue to monitor plant facilities. 
   4. All Office employees should continue working from home unless notified otherwise by their manager. 
2. West Chester Operations: 
   1. Production Schedule
      1. Production continues to run limited essential production the week of 4/20. 
      2. Production is running 1st shift Monday through Thursday 10 hours each day. Future schedule may be subject to change.  
   2. No additional change from the 4/8 announcement for support departments and office. 

Update as of April 14, 2020

1. Sharonville Operations:  
   1. Production Schedule 
      1. Production continues to run limited essential production the week of 4/13. 
      2. Production is running 1st shift Monday through Thursday 10 hours each day. Future schedule may be subject to change.  
   2. No additional change from the 4/8 announcement for support departments and office. 
2. West Chester Operations:  
   1. Production Schedule 
      1. Production continues to run limited essential production the week of 4/13. 
      2. Production is running 1st shift Monday through Thursday 8 hours each day. Future schedule may be subject to change.  
   2. No additional change from the 4/8 announcement for support departments and office. 

Update as of April 8, 2020

1. Sharonville Operations:  
   1. Production continues to 4/9 (4/10 is a holiday). 
   2. Production will continue to run limited essential production the week of 4/13. Production will run 1st shift Monday through Thursday 10 hours each day. Future schedule may be subject to change.  
   3. Work schedule of the exempt employees has been reduced to 4 days and will vary by person. 
   4. Only staff designated to support production should be in the office.  
   5. Other employees not designated for production support should continue working from home.  
   6. Receiving, shipping and inventory are being managed as needed by Production Control.  
   7. Quality is performing limited receiving inspections, production and lab support.  
2. West Chester Operations:  
   1. Production continues to 4/9 (4/10 is a holiday). 
   2. Production will continue to run limited essential production the week of 4/13. Production will run 1st shift Monday through Thursday 8 hours each day. Future schedule may be subject to change.  
   3. Work schedule of the exempt employees has been reduced to 4 days and will vary by person. 
   4. Only staff designated to support production should be in the office.  
   5. Other employees not designated for production support should continue working from home.  
   6. Receiving, shipping and inventory are being managed as needed by Production Control.  
   7. Quality is performing limited receiving inspections, production and lab support.  

Update as of April 7, 2020

1. Sharonville Operations: 
   1. Production continues to 4/9. Future schedule is subject to change. 
   2. Only staff designated to support production should be in the office. 
   3. Other employees not designated for production support should continue working from home. 
   4. Office is being checked by staff and facilities are being monitored by maintenance department. 
   5. Receiving, shipping and inventory are being managed as needed by Production Control. 
   6. Quality is performing limited receiving inspections, production and lab support. 
2. West Chester Operations: 
   1. Production continues to 4/9. Future schedule is subject to change. 
   2. Only staff designated to support production should be in the office. 
   3. Other employees not designated for production support should continue working from home. 
   4. Office is being checked by staff and facilities are being monitored by maintenance department. 
   5. Receiving, shipping and inventory are being managed as needed by Production Control. 
   6. Quality is performing limited receiving inspections, production and lab support. 

Thank you for your cooperation.
Timothy Sircy, Treasurer

Update as of April 2, 2020

1. Sharonville Operations: 
   1. At this time, no production is planned this week in Sharonville. 
   2. Office remains closed with employees working from home. Office is being checked by staff and facilities are being monitored by maintenance department. Receiving, shipping and inventory are being managed as needed by Production Control and with Quality performing limited receiving inspections in preparation for limited runs Monday, April 6. 
   3. We expect to resume limited operations beginning Monday, April 6, with approximately 60 people. You will be notified directly for callback. However, this is subject to change. 
2. West Chester Operations: 
   1. At this time, no production is planned this week in West Chester. 
   2. Office remains closed with employees working from home. Facilities are being monitored by maintenance department. Receiving, shipping and inventory are being managed as needed by Production Control. 
   3. We expect to resume limited operations beginning Monday, April 6 with limited 1^st shift crews only. You will be notified directly for callback. However, this is subject to change. 

Thank you for your cooperation.
Timothy Sircy, Treasurer

Update as of April 1, 2020

1. Sharonville Operations: 
   1. At this time, no production is planned this week in Sharonville. 
   2. Office remains closed with employees working from home. Office is being checked by staff and facilities are being monitored by maintenance department. Receiving, shipping and inventory are being managed as needed by Production Control and with Quality performing limited receiving inspections in preparation for limited runs Monday, April 6. 
   3. We expect to resume limited operations beginning Monday, April 6, with approximately 1/3 of full production. You will be notified directly for callback. However, this is subject to change. 
2. West Chester Operations: 
   1. At this time, no production is planned this week in West Chester. 
   2. Office remains closed with employees working from home. Facilities are being monitored by maintenance department. Receiving, shipping and inventory are being managed as needed by Production Control. 
   3. We expect to resume limited operations beginning Monday, April 6 with limited 1^st shift crews only. You will be notified directly for callback. However, this is subject to change. 

Thank you for your cooperation.
Timothy Sircy, Treasurer

Update as of March 30, 2020

1. Sharonville Operations:
   1. Some limited production for urgent parts may be needed. Some callbacks may occur as early as Thursday, April 2. Those needed will be contacted by phone, text message and/or email.
   2. Office remains closed with employees working from home. Office is being checked by staff and facilities are being monitored by maintenance department. Receiving, shipping and inventory are being managed as needed by Production Control and with Quality performing limited receiving inspections in preparation for limited runs Thursday, April.
   3. At this point, we expect most operations to resume the week of 4/7. However, this is subject to change.
2. West Chester Operations:
   1. At this time, no production is planned this week in West Chester.
   2. Office remains closed with employees working from home. Facilities are being monitored by maintenance department. Receiving and inventory are being managed as needed by Production Control.
   3. At this point, we expect most operations to resume the week of 4/7. However, this is subject to change.

Updates – Please check usuiusa.com website for new developments.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Timothy Sircy, Treasurer

Update as of March 27, 2020

1. Sharonville Operations:
   1. No production is planned for this week in Sharonville.
   2. Some limited production for urgent parts maybe needed. Some callbacks may occur next Thursday. Those needed will be contacted by phone, text message and/or email.
   3. Office remains closed with employees working from home. Office is being checked by staff and facilities are being monitored by maintenance department.
   4. At this point, we expect most operations to resume the week of 4/7. However, this is subject to change.
2. West Chester Operations – At this time, no production is planned this week in West Chester.
   1. Office remains closed with employees working from home. Facilities are being monitored by maintenance department.
   2. At this point, we expect most operations to resume the week of 4/7. However, this is subject to change.
3. Updates – Please check usuiusa.com website for new developments.

Thank you for your cooperation. Timothy Sircy, Treasurer

Update as of March 26, 2020

1. Sharonville Operations:
   1. The limited call back for Friday, March 27^th has been CANCELLED.
   2. No production is planned for this week in Sharonville.
   3. Some limited production for urgent parts maybe needed. Some callbacks may occur next Thursday. Those needed will be contacted by phone, text message and/or email.
   4. Office remains closed with employees working from home. Office is being checked by staff and facilities are being monitored by maintenance department.
   5. At this point, we expect most operations to resume the week of 4/6. However, this is subject to change.
2. West Chester Operations – At this time, no production is planned this week in West Chester.
   1. Office remains closed with employees working from home. Facilities are being monitored by maintenance department.
   2. At this point, we expect most operations to resume the week of 4/6. However, this is subject to change. 

Update as of March 25, 2020

1. Sharonville Operations – Management will call back approximately 60 employees starting this Friday to run limited production for urgent parts. Those needed will be contacted by phone and/or email. Additional callbacks may occur next week.  
   1. HR and Department Managers are making calls now. Please be ready to respond to these calls or messages.
2. West Chester Operations – At this time, no production is planned this week in West Chester. 

You will be directly notified if this layoff affects you.
Dear UIC Employee,

Under the Ohio Medical Director’s Order issued Sunday March 22, 2020, Usui International Corporation must immediately shut down its West Chester and Sharonville Ohio operations. Management regrets having to close our operations and the impact on our employees. Management expects that the layoff could extend through May 1, 2020. However, management will call back employees as soon as practical based on customer orders and government instructions.

During the layoff, please note the following:

• Unemployment Benefits – You may file for unemployment benefits. A separate notice has been provided. Note, any compensation received during the week will reduce your unemployment benefit.
• Medical Benefits – UIC will continue your medical benefits through May 1, 2020. No contributions will be assessed to those on layoff or reduced schedules.
• Vacation Time – Employees may request vacation time during the shutdown. However, this will impact your unemployment compensation.
• Stay up to date with Announcements by reviewing the usuiusa.com website.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation during these critical days.

Sincerely,
UIC Management

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